MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Corrosion to both rear upper shock absorber mountings
Cut in front left tyre wall but not exposing ply
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Radiator support corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to both rear upper shock absorber mountings
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front left hand ball joint gaitor split
How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?
Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 XNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 XNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R285 XNT registered?
R285 XNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R285 XNT safe to buy?
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